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LiveWork&Play
around the World
Table of Contents
Introduction ix
PART ONE
Chapter 1: Ready, Set, Go! 2
Passport 2
Visas 3
What if I don't qualify for a working holiday visa or program? 4
When to go 5
The question of money 6
How much to take 6
How to take it 6
Holiday insurance and medical care 9
Useful things to do, obtain and join 12
Packing 17
Choosing a backpack 18
What to pack-some suggestions 20
Checklist-let the countdown begin 24
Chapter 2: Departing and Arriving 26
Departing and arriving by air 26
Departing and arriving at land borders and sea crossings 29
Duty-free, protected and heritage items 29
Getting into town 29
Taking care of formalities once you have arrived 30
Chapter 3: Accommodation 31
Should you pre-book accommodation? 31
Short-term accommodation 32
Hostels 32
B&B accommodation 34
Camping grounds 35
College campuses 35
Hotel chains 35
Holiday apartments 35
Long-term accommodation 35
Flat and house sharing 36
Chapter 4: Travel 38
Should you pre-purchase your travel? 38
Travel options 39
Air 39
Courier flights 41
Walking and local transport 42
Hitching 43
Local day tours 43
Group travel versus going it alone 44
Jo-Jos and backpacker tours 46
Coach and train passes 47
Cars, vans and other vehicles 47
Hiring vehicles 47
Buying/selling a vehicle 48
Lift sharing 48
Cycling tours 49
Country/area travel options 49
Africa 50
The Antarctic 52
Australia 53
Canada 55
Central and South America 57
Egypt and Israel 59
Europe, Scandinavia and the Commonwealth of Independent States 60
Indian subcontinent 63
Japan 64
New Zealand 64
The Oceans 66
South-East Asia and China 67
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 69
United States of America 72
Travel alone 74
Travel safe 75
Travel well 77
Vaccinations 77
Coping with long-haul travel 77
Eating well on the road 79
An std-free holiday 80
Women travelling alone, safe and well 81
Live, Work and Play's budget travel tips 81
PART TWO
Work around the world map 82
Chapter 5: Work 84
Working holiday schemes 84
Programs 85
Sponsorship 89
Securing cash work after your arrival 89
Options for finding work 91
Should you organise work before you go? 96
A quick word on tax obligations 97
About the employment contacts listed 98
The Australia/New Zealand/South Africa and United Kingdom/Republic
of Ireland connection 98
Chapter 6: Area Analysis 99
Africa 99
Australia 100
Canada 105
The Caribbean 106
Central and South America 107
Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States 109
European Union and European Economic Area 109
Republic of Ireland 112
Israel 112
Japan 116
The Mediterranean 119
The Middle East 119
New Zealand 121
South-East Asia and China 122
United Kingdom 123
United States of America 128
Chapter 7: A-Z of Jobs 131
Accounting, banking and financial services 131
Agriculture and farming 134
Allied health (including nursing) 141
Care work 145
Cargolfreighter ship positions 146
Cruise-line positions 146
Equine staff 149
Freelance journalism and photography 150
Holiday camps 150
Hospitality 153
Information technology 158
Nanny, mother's help and au pair positions 159
Non-mainstream work 165
Office support 167
Retail 169
Ski centres 170
Teaching 174
Technical, industrial, trades and general labouring 180
Tourism 182
Translators 184
Volunteer work and programs 184
Yacht crewing 187
Index 190
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